The country's manufacturing sector showed its strongest growth in seven months in February, driven by faster expansion in output and new work, according to a new survey today.
The AIB Ireland Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 53.1 in February from 52.2 in January, marking the highest level since July 2025. Any reading above 50 indicates growth in activity.
New export orders grew following two months of contraction, with improved demand seen from Asia, Britain and US, the survey showed.
Job creation accelerated to its strongest pace since June 2022, reflecting efforts to boost production capacity amid greater workloads.
However, the sector faced challenges from supply chain delays and rising purchase prices, with input cost inflation reaching its highest level in three years.
The survey indicated that delivery delays were the most widespread since November 2022, attributed to transportation issues and stock shortages at suppliers.
